In their remote mountain village, Li-yan and her family align their lives around the seasons and the farming of tea. For the Akha people, ensconced in ritual and routine, life goes on as it has for generations—until a stranger appears at the village gate in a jeep, the first automobile any of the villagers has ever seen.

A powerful story about circumstances, culture, and distance, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lanepaints an unforgettable portrait of a little known region and its people and celebrates the bond of family.

“Whether women are better than men I cannot say – but I can say they are certainly no worse.” – Golda Meir Golda Meir, Israel’s only female prime minister, is the subject of Mark Albertson’s talk in honor of women’s history month. Mark Albertson is a local historian, hailing from Norwalk, CT. A lecturer at Norwalk Community... Read More

We will enjoy a delicious meal that combines the best of our favorite caterer, Edgar Roldan, with some authentic Jewish essentials. The choice of main dish is salmon, chicken, and a vegetarian option. This event is open to the public. Please send all RSVPs and meal selections to chjctprograms@gmail.com with the subject line Passover RSVP. New this... Read More

The Society for Humanistic Judaism will have a large event celebrating fifty years of serving secular and cultural Jews and those close to them, and in so many important ways. This will be an opportunity for all of us to honor the continuing legacy of Rabbi Sherwin Wine that SHJ and our communities represent, and... Read More